Vietnamese people sign book of condolences for late US Senator

On August 27, many Vietnamese people arrived at the US Embassy in Hanoi to sign a book of condolences for late Senator John McCain, who passed away at age 81.

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On August 27-28, the US Embassy in Vietnam opened a book of condolences at Vuon Hong Building, Ngoc Khanh Street to mark the passing of Senator McCain.
On August 27-28, the US Embassy in Vietnam opened a book of condolences at Vuon Hong Building, Ngoc Khanh Street to mark the passing of Senator McCain.
Many Vietnamese people are mourning the death of Senator McCain, who made a great contribution to normalizing Vietnam-US relations.
Many Vietnamese people are mourning the death of Senator McCain, who made a great contribution to normalizing Vietnam-US relations. 
US ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink signs the book of condolences.
US ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink signs the book of condolences. 
Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink says Senator John McCain was not only a warrior but also a person of peace who made an enduring contribution to warming Vietnam-US relations.
Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink says Senator John McCain was not only a warrior but also a person of peace who made an enduring contribution to warming Vietnam-US relations.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Vu Van Tam and staff
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Vu Van Tam and staff 
Deputy Minister Tam expresses his deep sympathy at the passing of Senator McCain.
Deputy Minister Tam expresses his deep sympathy at the passing of Senator McCain.
“May you rest in peace, Mr McCain, an honourable friend of Vietnam’s agricultural industry and farmers”, Mr Tam wrote.
“May you rest in peace, Mr McCain, an honourable friend of Vietnam’s agricultural industry and farmers”, Mr Tam wrote. 
Mr Kieu Huu Tho, an entrepreneur, says Senator McCain was a wonderful person, who provided the basis for the normalization of Vietnam-US relations and his death is a great loss.
Mr Kieu Huu Tho, an entrepreneur, says Senator McCain was a wonderful person, who provided the basis for the normalization of Vietnam-US relations and his death is a great loss.
Ms Doan Thi Hai from Hang Ma ward, says she wants to show her mourning for the passing of Senator McCain.
Ms Doan Thi Hai from Hang Ma ward, says she wants to show her mourning for the passing of Senator McCain.
Ms Pham Minh Hai from Xuan La, Tay Ho district, says she was moved at the death of Senator McCain – an unyielding and decisive person who always struggled for peace.
Ms Pham Minh Hai from Xuan La, Tay Ho district, says she was moved at the death of Senator McCain – an unyielding and decisive person who always struggled for peace. 
Mr Pham Minh Chuc, 81, is one of those who arrived at the US Embassy early to wait to sign the book of condolences.
Mr Pham Minh Chuc, 81, is one of those who arrived at the US Embassy early to wait to sign the book of condolences.
US Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink and Mr Pham Minh Chuc.
US Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink and Mr Pham Minh Chuc.
Mr Pham Gia Minh, an entrepreneur was also moved at the warm sentiment held by Senator McCain for Vietnam.
Mr Pham Gia Minh, an entrepreneur was also moved at the warm sentiment held by Senator McCain for Vietnam.
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